TITLE: CREW WORKER, LEAD

PURPOSE OF CLASSIFICATION:

The purpose of this classification is to lead small teams to perform semi-skilled work in the maintenance of the parks, golf course, cemetery, and department facilities. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Performs general laboring tasks in one of the following areas: parks, golf course, cemetery, and department facilities. Participates in cleaning equipment and performing preventive maintenance; makes minor repairs to equipment.
• Assists Supervisor to ensure quality work within the department. May assume lead role on team tasks. 
• Operates a variety of trucks and equipment in performing tasks.
• Inspects equipment and assigned work area for safety hazards.
• Mows grass at parks; weed eats and edges; measures, cuts and lays sod; mulches lawns; blows leaves; plants trees; trims trees; seeds; lays straw; removes trees and debris.
• Cleans and performs preventative maintenance on department facilities. 
• Picks up and disposes of litter; removes and replaces trash receptacles.
• Shovels snow.
• Pressure washes park facilities and equipment; paints as needed.
• Assists with special events as needed.
• May schedule use of facility.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS:

Performs other related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

A high school diploma or GED, or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience, provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.